| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $134.85 | 4.735% | $141.2351 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.31 | 7.593% | $55.206 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.60 | 7.300% | $242.0688 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.52 | 4.506% | $116.5451 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 7.658% | $203.7428 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 6.520% | $53.9311 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.91 | 5.303% | $260.0036 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.07 | $1,072.7325 | $1,072.74 | $1,072.75 | $1,072.60 | |